Badge Office
The central point where badges are issued to employees and official visitors.
Badge Office location
As the central point where badges are issued to employees and official visitors, the Badge Office is conveniently located on the second floor of the Otowi Building (TA-3, Building 261). For details, refer to the printable map to the Badge Office (pdf) and the Driving directions to LANL.
Badge Office hours
Monday-Friday: 7:30 am - 4 pm
Wednesday: Closed 11 am - 12:30 pm
Badge requirements
- US citizen employees must present a photo ID and proof of US citizenship. See Security Smart on Proof of United States Citizenship for the Badge Office (pdf).
- Foreign national guests and employees must have an
approved visit and present a valid passport and documentation of US legal status
and work authorizations.
- Official visitors are those who have been invited by a Laboratory or contractor host employee. It is the host's responsibility to take care of any necessary badges or access permission and arrange to meet guests at a designated place. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Institutional Visits and Events, the Badge Office, or your host.
For more information about obtaining a badge, refer to New-Hire Process.